Fire Update (July 15, 2026 at 5:03PM): All of the fires around Mishkeegogamang and Pickle Lake are not currently threatening the community, the direction of spread today is to the southeast. • SLK 74 has had a helicopter bucketing on it • SLK 88 is burning across from Dog Hole Bay. It has 2 crews actively supressing the fire and had a helicopter bucketing this morning. No problems currently anticipated. The current size of the fire is 2.5 ha. • SLK 89 north of Saugeen and SLK 86 burned across the highway yesterday. The highway is closed to non-emergency traffic. MNR will continue to provide updates to the Township of Pickle Lake on the current fire conditions and road closures. Please stay informed and stay safe.

Please be advised that ServiceOntario will be temporarily closed on Thursday, July 23rd due to short staffing and will remain closed until Wednesday, July 29th. ServiceOntario offers more than 55 services online, including health card, driver’s licence and licence plate renewal, address change and more.

The Corporation of the Township of Pickle Lake and the Pickle Lake Lion’s Club welcome residents and visitors to the Canada Day Fireworks Show & pre-show Bonfire, happening on July 1st (7:30pm bonfire, approx. 9:45pm fireworks). Everyone is invited for an evening of socialization with friends – enjoy some smores and a drink prior to the firework show!

Please be advised that HWY 808 (N.O.R.T. Rd) at the Otoskwin River Bridge, located approximately 60 km north of Pickle Lake, will have a maximum 4 hr. closures (intervals between 7am and 7pm on June 22nd through June 26th) to facilitate repairs to the structure. Traffic will be guided through the construction zone safely, directed by traffic signals and/or LH North personnel. See post for full details.

Please be advised that The Township of Pickle Lake will be flushing fire hydrants as a preventative maintenance procedure. Expected flushing dates will be from June 9th to June 12th. Water may be discoloured during the flushing process but should clear by running the water for several minutes. If possible, avoid doing laundry during this time. Water is still potable during this time. Please contact the Town Office at 807-928-2034 if you have any questions or concerns.